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Italy

Thousands mourn Benedict XVI at funeral led by Pope Francis

Thousands of people turned out to mourn the death of Benedict XVI at a funeral mass led by Pope Francis in the Vatican. The ceremony had been planned to be "roughly similar" to those held for pontiffs who've died while leading the church.

05/01/2023

Italy

More than 65,000 pay their final respects to Pope Benedict XVI

The body of the retired pontiff will be displayed in an open casket for three days before his funeral on Thursday.

02/01/2023

Italy

Italy PM Meloni's controversial budget plan wins approval

The opposition had vehemently criticised several of the 2023 budget bill's measures, including a higher cash payment limit and the permission to hunt wild boar in cities.

30/12/2022

Italy

Watch: Hero pilot saves passengers in crash-landing over Italian Alps

A 22-year-old pilot was flying through the Italian Alps when her plane’s engine stalled mid-flight, forcing her to crash into the snowy mountains.

30/12/2022

Italy

Italian rules for rescue ships are risking migrants' lives, say NGOs

Rescue ships must now request a port immediately after each individual rescue, instead of waiting to conduct more operations.

29/12/2022

Italy

Italy to investigate 'unofficial Chinese police stations'

Civil rights group claims 'cultural centre' is being used for persuasion to return operations

23/12/2022

Europe

Senator asks for inquiry into 1983 disappearance of 'Vatican Girl'

The unresolved disappearance of Vatican resident Emanuela Orlandi has captured the imagination of Romans and Italians alike for four decades.

23/12/2022

Europe

This Italian restaurant run by ex-drug addicts now has a Michelin nod

This Italian restaurant just won a Michelin Green Star. It's run by recovering drug addicts.

21/12/2022

Italy

Christmas in Europe: Are Italy's festive traditions under threat?

Did you know Christmas celebrations were born in Italy?

21/12/2022

Culture news

Italian ravers rally to resist clampdown on illegal gatherings

Imposing restrictions of people's rights to gather and hold paries was one of the first acts in office for Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Thousands of ravers across the country have now risen up in protest.

20/12/2022

Europe

Italian court approves extradition in EU Parliament's 'Qatargate' case

The court in Brescia decided that Maria Dolores Colleoni could be taken to Belgium based on a European arrest warrant linking her to the scandal through her husband, former MEP Pier Antonio Panzeri.

20/12/2022

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Almost 1,000 cycling santas gather in Rome

The cyclists met in front of the Colosseum and rode their bikes to raise money for cancer treatment.

18/12/2022

Residences

Sicily: A local's guide to the most charming small hotels

Book in for personalised service and a taste of real Sicilian life.

16/12/2022

Musica

Secrets of the tenor’s voice: Juan Diego Flórez and Benjamin Bernheim

World-famous tenors Juan Diego Flórez and Benjamin Bernheim: two heroes of contemporary opera

15/12/2022

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Watch: Rome unveils second sustainably-lit Christmas tree

Rome unveiled on Tuesday its second eco-friendly, low-impact Christmas tree, as the city installed a spruce in Campidoglio Square.

14/12/2022

Europe

Inside Garbatella, the left-wing district where Giorgia Meloni grew up

It's in Garbatella that Meloni took her first steps into politics when she was 15.

12/12/2022

Italy

Italy PM Meloni says woman killed in Rome attack was her friend

Three women died and four people were injured when a gunman opened fire at an apartment block residents' meeting in Rome suburb on Sunday.

12/12/2022

Italy

Rescue ships carrying some 500 migrants dock in Italy

Two humanitarian boats, carrying a total of 509 migrants rescued in the central Mediterranean, arrived at Italian ports on Sunday, after days on rough seas.

11/12/2022

Residences

Here's what I wish I'd known before renting a villa with 8 friends

My villa holiday with 8 friends was the ideal mix of sun, food and relaxation. Follow my tips to make sure you take the right people to the right place.

11/12/2022

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Watch: Hundreds gathered in Rome in support of demonstrators in Iran

Hundreds of protesters gathered in front of the Iranian embassy in Rome, chanting: “women, life, freedom”

10/12/2022

Italy

Woman gives brith on MSF rescue ship after sea rescue by NGO

A woman gave birth to a boy on the Geo Barents medical clinic after being rescued from a dinghy floating in the middle of the sea.

09/12/2022

Italy

Can cultural diplomacy succeed where politics has failed?

A new documentary, 'Erasmus in Gaza' follows the journey of Italian medical student Riccardo Corradini, who was the first European Erasmus student to travel to a war zone when he went to Gaza in 2019.

09/12/2022

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Watch: More than 145 migrants rescued at sea arrive in Lampedusa

Another 149 migrants, including 17 minors, arrived in Lampedusa after being rescued by a patrol boat. Egyptians, Syrians, Bengalis, Palestinians, and Pakistanis traveled on an 11-metre vessel that set sail from Sfax, Tunisia.

08/12/2022

Culture news

Milan’s La Scala opera house shows Russian piece despite criticism

It’s known across the world as one of the finest opera houses. However, Italy’s La Scala theatre is faced with a controversial matter: Can we separate Russian culture from the decisions of the Russian government?

08/12/2022

Moments

Italy’s most luxurious train is now open for bookings

Pre-reservations are now open for Italy’s luxurious new Orient Express, launching in 2024.

07/12/2022

Italy

Italy ageing faster than other EU countries, statistics show

Italy’s population has shrunk by 1.36 million since 2014, and could fall to 47.7 million by 2070.

06/12/2022